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<p class="MsoNormal">Registration is now open for the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma Annual State Convention<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📅</span> April 23 through April 25, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📍</span> Hilton Garden Inn Bricktown<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">328 East Sheridan Avenue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">405 270 0588<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Room Rate 129 dollars per night plus state and county taxes<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To reserve your room in the convention block, use the booking link below:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=OKCSAGI&arrivalDate=2026-04-23&departureDate=2026-04-25&groupCode=908&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink">https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=OKCSAGI&arrivalDate=2026-04-23&departureDate=2026-04-25&groupCode=908&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Book before March 23 to secure the convention rate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Online registration is now available<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration fee - $115. Includes 2 lunches plus banquet meal. Register by March 23 to secure your meal preference. We will accept registrations after March 23 but can't guarantee meal preferences.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit our convention page to register:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfbok.org/2026-state-convention-april-23-25-2026-hilton-garden-inn-bricktown">https://nfbok.org/2026-state-convention-april-23-25-2026-hilton-garden-inn-bricktown</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Positive Change Through United Action<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you believe in independence, opportunity, and security for the blind, this convention is for you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Featured Guest<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are honored to welcome our national President,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mark A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President of the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President Riccobono will share the national vision of the Federation and challenge us to strengthen our affiliate, develop leaders, and advance equality for blind Oklahomans.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This year\u2019s convention will focus on the basics of the National Federation of the Blind. Whether you are new to the movement or a long-time member, you will gain a deeper understanding of who we are, what we believe, and how we create opportunities
through organized blind action.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What To Expect<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Back to basics sessions on the philosophy and structure of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Leadership development and member engagement<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Advocacy updates and legislative priorities<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Training center information and the importance of high expectations<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">\u2022 Opportunities to connect, organize, and build the future of our movement<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the National Federation of the Blind, we know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us or our future. Real change happens when blind people come together, raise expectations, and take collective action to live the lives
we want.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Positive Change Through United Action means building power together. It means learning our philosophy. It means understanding our programs, training centers, advocacy, and leadership development. It means moving forward as one Federation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mark your calendar now.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Invite a friend.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Come ready to learn.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Come ready to lead.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Come ready to create positive change through united action.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Together, we transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Audrey T. Farnum, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:nfbok@outlook.com">nfbok@outlook.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">405-532-2120<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbok.org/">www.nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></p>
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